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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Agricultural A Notes.

The prospect for the apple crop is dis
couraging in almost every section except
in New England and New York. The
present is the "ofr or non-bearing year,
though many young orchards are fruitful
in the "off'' year.
A decrease in cotton average is noted in
North Carolina, and is attributed to the
beginning of an effort on the part of plant
ers to grow their home supplies.
Reports from different states make it
appear that there viii be fair grape yield.
From Germany comes the report that a
decided preference is given in that country
to American hickory for forest culture.
Truck farming in Louisiana is becoming
one of the important industries of that
state.
Virginia is raising less quantity OF
tobacco, but it is of improved quality.
Favorable reports of the cotton crop
come from several states.
Crop reports from Manitoba are en-
couraging
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
A Cheap Refrige ltor.

As | was looking over book on the
management of the household (my lit
erary studies in those days consisted
exclusively of books on the care of
babies or on domestic economy /
noticed an account of the way to man
ufacture a cheap ice chest. l read the
description to Ned as soon as he had
finished the preparation of the next
days lessons for his classes, and we
concluded that we would try the ex-
pertinent. / have forgotten the name
of the book, and at any rate as we
be made upon the chest as described,
we came to consider it almost our own
invention. Fortunately my husband
yet retained possession of a box of
tools which had been one of the de-
lights of his boyhood, and he was fond
of fashioning things for his own use.
Luckily, too, we had stored away the
large, strong boxes in which much of
our furniture had come to US, as well
as the burlap which had covered other
pieces, and the thin, ivy shavings
(called by the trade Excelsior" / be-
lieve) which had served as padding.
The next afternoon we went up to the
attic and found just what we wanted.
Ned brought down two boxes-one
about three inches larger each way
than the other. After spreading a
layer of excelsior in the bottom of the
larger box. he set the smaller one in it
and packed tightly all the space be-
tween with excelsior. Tbs book REG
commended sawdust, but we were
afraid ofits becoming damp and musty.
He had zinc plate with turned up
edges made at the tinsmith's to fit in
the bottom of the inner box to hold
the ice with zinc tube attached, and
passing through both boxes to carry
off the waste water. Two stout strips
were nailed to the inner box about
half way up the sides, and tray of
lighter strips of wood, and which
could be easily lifted out, was made
to rest on them. The lid was made to
fit tightly over the inner box; on it
some stout, coarse burlap was loosely
tackled, and the space between the
wood and burlap was stuffed with Ex-
celsior. On the top of the lid piece
of leather was nailed for 8 handle.
..And now" said my amateur carpen-
ter, wiping his beaded brow, snow my
dear. here is my refrigerator which
cost Just ninety-three cents; let US see
whether it will be worth any more than
your ten-dollar one.
The baby's milk kept pure and sweet
all through the hottest of hot summers.
Oar homemade ninety-three cent
chest has been In use now for four
years; my only care is to keep it per-
fectly clean, and to change the pad
ding every spring. The ice does not
melt rapidly, and everything entrusted
to its care is well preseryed.-May Ham,
ilton IN Good Housekeeping
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Thinning Fruits.

All horticulturists who grow choice fruit
for market realize the Importance of thin
ming out the embryo fruit by relieving
trees and vines of any surplus and of all
inferior or diseased specimens. Farmers.
as rule, also recognize the Importance of
thinning fruits, but comparatively few of
them do 1t, the plea being that it is too
much trouble. The consequence of neglect
In this direction is a lot of inferior fruit.
often unfit for any market; very unlike
the choice grades that command highest
prices
The surplus of trees or vines may be re-
moved before the flowers have bloomed
by the operation Of disbudding, or it may
be done as soon as the fruit has set: in
deed, thinning may still be accomplished
after the fruit is half grown, by reducing
the number, so that what remains will be
fully and perfectly developed. This thin
ming out of fruit pays alike on pear,
peach, plum and other fruit trees, and es-
pecially have its good effects been noted
on grape vines. 1t is by the removal of a
large portion of clusters of embryo fruits
that prize grapes, peaches and the like are
obtained.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
4 most curious object in the shape

A most curious object in the shape
of negro child is living at Augusta.
Ga, according to the Savannah Nescs-
The boy, who is about three years of
age, has neither hands nor feet. As
substitutes for these limbs nature has
given him claws somewhat resembling
those of a crab There are little or no
palms, but small round pieces of flesh
about the size of silver dollar. from
which project two long double-jointed
claws. Similarly are constructed what
nature has given as feet There are
no soles. but what serve as heels are
something like what ordinarily serve
rs palms On these heels the child
wabbles along. and from them two
double-jointed claws also project The
child. Notwithstanding, is healthy and
able to navigate with case
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Giving and Taking a Light.

There is a certain variety in the
manner of giving and taking light
for a cigar that is interesting to all
smokers. The Italians and French
successfully copy the Spanish style,
which is the most graceful and elegant
of all, the only possible objection to it
being that it may sometimes carry
politeness beyond reasonable range.
But, after all, it is simple and friendly
enough. The Spaniard bows and asks
his neighbor for light. The latter,
returning the bow, Immediately pre-
sents him with his cigar, holding out
the lighted end at slight angle be-
tween the thumb and second finger.
The other takes the cigar, and after
procuring the needed fire from it re-
verses it skillfully and returns it, the
entire operation being accompanied
by another graceful bow, and each
raises his hat as he turns to go away.
The Spaniard always smokes through
his nose. He considers it extravagant
to waste any good smoke through his
mouth, and inveterate smokers in all
countries agree with him, The Ger
man is more polite in asking for a
light than he is in giving it. Even
with the best intentions. in the latter
case his efforts have the appearance of
reluctance. Sometimes when his cigar
is smoked down nearly far enough he
will throw it away Immediately after
granting a request for fire. This
among the Latins is considered rude
and boorish in the extreme, and is
sometimes regarded as positively in
sulting
The average Englishman hesitates
before he gives light, and finally acts
as if he had accomplished a mighty
feat in condescension. Instead of
lifting his hat, his hand is more likely
to 60 into his pocket, and he is apt to
give a parting puff with an air of in
dignation as he stalks away. Probably
this comes from the fact that he never
asks for a light himself and is always
well armed with matches.
The American of late seems to be
somewhat averse to letting anyone
take light from his cigar. He takes
it for granted that it must be much
better than his neighbors, and, not
wishing to contaminate it, he answers
an appeal for fire with a match.
Sometimes he politely lights the
match, and in such cases he presents
it with an air good enough for any
Spaniard. But this somewhat new
custom may possibly be of Irish
parentage. The Irish peasant always
strikes a match for his fireless friend
or fellow traveller, and even in a gale
of wind he will hold a lighted match
in the hollow of his hands and humor-
ously issue orders for the precious
flame.
The giving or taking of light for a
cigar is small affair, but little things
often reveal great deal of the char
acter. disposition, and breeding OF
men. It should always be offered
cheerfully and taken politely. In this
country it need not be done with that
extreme politeness and elegance which
may be said to be the exclusive pro-
perty of the Latins, and which is prob
ably beyond the reach of colder and
more sober races; but it should be
accompanied by that good fellowship
which is governed by common sense,
the foundation of all politeness =
Philadelphia Item.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Meals for the Many of Modern
Means.


Young married couples living in the
plainest way, students working their
way through universities, people en-
gagged in occupations filling nearly the
entire working day-al handicapped
by limited resources of money and ma
terials, with scant working facilities
and more scanty knowledge; how can
they secure the comfort of well-cooked
daily food when this is a rarity in many
prosperous households? No question
that such people need the most nutri
tious fare and sanitary surroundings;
for to them we look for the future bone
and sinew of our nation. Vigorous
health, fine brains, and moral stamina
can proceed only from that perfect
physical condition that results from
right living. So far as the published
testimony Of investigators shows, the
habitual fare of the mass of unskilled
workers in every line of manual labor
| Is deficient in variety and quality.
Bread and tea for the women and chill
dren. varied with beer and an occa-
sionaI bit of meat for the man, seem
| to be the prevalent foods; and the
bread is usually bought at the bake
shop, and lacks the strengthening
properties of good. homemade bread,
| the general reason given for using bak-
| er,s bread being lack of time or knowl-
EDGE for making bread at home In
the poorest households. where fuel is
scant. it is not easy to make good risen
or leavened bread. because considerable
heat is required to ferment the leaven
in cold weather, as well as to bake the
bread. Even under such circumstances,
IL would be better to take advantage
Of any burning OF fuel for heating pur-
poses to bake bread or biscuit made
with baking-powder or soda, or to
\ cook the old-fashioned hammock OF
uriddle-cake over the fire when the
quantity is sufficient to heat the oven.
l-Jslliet Corson IN Good Housekeeping
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
A Welsome to Strangers.

When a brother seeks to visit a
Masonic Lodge, the way should be made
easy and pleasant to him, and as soon as
his Masonic character becomes sufficient
ly authenticated, he should become well
come as the stanger guest in the well
ordered home.
The compliments of civility, and the
courteous attentions of thoughtful re-
gard do not cost much, but they will
touch the heart of the brother who finds
himself among strangers, and attract him
most powerfully TO the organization that
thus illustrates the grace of hospitality
A visitor who is received as though he
was friend, who is treated as though
he was friend in the Lodge, will think
more of Masonry from that time forward,
and viii better appreciate the meaning
of the word brotherhood.-Freemason's
Repository.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Save the I.innid Manure.

Scientists have proven by chemical
analysis the value of liquid manure as
plant food, and it will pay farmers to save
all that is made in stables, barns and cat
tie sheds. This can be done by conduct
ing it into tanks or cisterns made for the
purpose, or by the use of absorbents. The
latter is the more usual plan, and not a
few farmers consider the bedding from
sheds and stables of horses, sawdust and
other material saturated with urine, one
of the most valuable components of the
manure pits and compost heap. Liquid
manure must be largely diluted before
application; hence the plan alluded TO of
doing it by absorbents and mixing therein
with the manure heap, is an excellent one.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Naulr Set Trees.

Newly set trees require special care at
this season, and many trees will doubtless
die of neglect that with proper attention
might thrive. Hot, dry weather kills
many young trees. The ground around
newly set trees ought to be frequently
stirred and not allowed to become hard.
II trees were not muched at time of
planting stir the soil and apply as a
mulch some substance that will soak up
and retain moisture. 1t does no good to
water trees that are not mulched in dry
weather A mulch serves a double pur-
pose; it retains moisture in the ground
below it, and holds moisture in itself to
be given up as the soil beneath it dries.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Timely Notes on Bee Keepinc.


Work to be done in the apiary during
the summer months runs somewhat as
follows:
Arrange hives for boxing and extract
ing.
Have everything in readiness for
swarms, if this system is practical
Rear queens, and make artificial
swarms.
Ventilate strong swarms in the warm
est weather.
Remove surplus boxes as soon as full,
and supply the place of the first ones with
empty boxes.
Look out for the moth Larvae in surplus
honey and extra combs
Extract at suitable intervals.
If preparations are to be made for win
tering bees indoors the work ought to be
done in warm weather, that all damp
material may be dried before the room is
occupied by the bees. Do not neglect
refuse comb designed for wax.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Transplantinr Celery,

Select if possible the first day after
heavy rain for transplanting celery, when
the ground is cool and moist. Set the
plants about the same level, with the
ground around them, as they grew before
transplanting. Remember, if set too high
the plants will wilt; if set too low they
viii be smothered. Press the earth firmly
around the plants at time of transplanting.
Celery plants may be set between rows of
early vegetables, such as onions, cabbage,
and the like, when ground is limited. A
usual plan is to set the plants in rows
about three feet apart, the plants being
six inches distant in the rows.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
The secret of Raising sheep.

One great secret in rearing profitable
sheep is that there shall be no pause in
the growth of the lambs from the time
they are dropped Many failures arise
because the lambs growth is interrupted.
Keep the lambs growing is the first and
great principle in the economic manage
ment of sheepfolds
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24

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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
DESIRABLE VARIETIES OF CELERY
FOR MANY SECT IONS.

Among the Bees-Important Points
About Fruits and Trees-A Simple and
inexpensive Plant Protector-The Use
Of Insecticides.
In many sections of the country it is not
possible TO grow cucumbers and other
plants without the protection of frames or
bottomless boxes Of some kind, that pro
tect the young plant from their insect
enemies. \ ese contrivances are often ex-
pensive and troublesome to adjust. The
Illustration represents a device vouched
for by The American Agriculturist as an
effective plant protector, easy to make
and apply, and costing only the labor Of
constructing IL
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
THE FRATERNITIES
Entitled to Love.

Bro. 5. F. Chadwick, of Oregon, truly
says of the Grand Lodge of Massachu.
sets: "It takes a step forward every
year. 4 Grand Lodge that meets,
passes on credentials, hears reports of
officers, discusses points long settled,
elects officers and adjourns, does not
amount to much. But the Grand Lodge
that opens its great heart to the sympa-
thetic appeals of those who are demon
strating the great problems of charity,
and applying their results to all sorts
and conditions of men, more especially
to the faithful, and which is a power in
the moral and social advancement Of
mankind, is entitled to our love and
support.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
The nahhare wnrm-

The cabbage worm is the larva of the
white butterfly, and should be hand
picked before the first brood has passed
the perfect state. Pyrethrum, mixed with
five times its weight of plaster, busted
into the center of the leaves with bellows,
is effectual. Paris green is also effectual,
but, being poison, it is unsafe to use it
after the leaves are more than four inches
long
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
WHITE SOLID CELERY.

Numbered with leading varieties popu-
lar in many sections, and notably IN the
great celery districts about Kalamazoo,
Mich. is ssGolden Dwarf" In size and
habit of growth il is much the same as the
half dwarf and dwarf kinds, except that
when blanched the heart is of waxy
golden yellow 1t is, during winter, one
of the best keepers known
Boston Market is a favorite around
Boston, and is similar to the dwarf white
varieties, but rather more robust ''Giant
White Solid, is one of the best OF the
large growing sorts, and is priced IN
southern sections especially, because II
will thrive in a dry, hot atmosphere.
white Plume,n a comparatively new
celery, has found favor among amateur
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
PLANT PROTECTOR

This inexpensive protector consists sim
ply of piece of card board or stiff paper
of any kind, cut as seen in Fig. 2 in the
illustration. When the ends are brought
together and the Sits, indicated in the
illustration, made to interlock a cone, as
seen in Fig. l, is produced, which, when
placed around the plant, furnishes as COM
plete a protection against insects as the
most expensive device
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24
Different Foods as Milk Producers.

The Iowa Agricultural college has made
the following classification of the relative
values of different foods as milk pro-
ducers Starting with 100 pounds of po-
tatoes as giving 10 parts of milk, corn is
reckoned 90, timothy 80, barley 55, oats
go, wheat IS, wheat bran 20, clover hay
so oil meal 145.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24

hhInsura1y hIsna,ay white, and do not raor,-.
bb.ancning by the old processes - t.ns. a,le
and eAlng ~ by simply tying up the staiis -
ra-r rurfawlng af up the soil with hoe ths
"orK OF blanching is complete aes ING
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24

Gen Albert Pike, poet, soldier. and
Grand Commander of the Southern
jurisdiction of Free-masons, lives at
the age of 77, in retirement at Wash
ington. d. G. He is tall, robust, and
handsome. He spends his time in his
library translating the Sanskrit books
of Veda. Gen. Pike has translated
seventeen volumes of 1000 pages each.
None of them have yet been printed.
The General is an accomplished
linguist. and as well acquainted with
modern languages as with ancient.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24

A BALLOON is like boom. Il initiates
easily, rises very high, and nobody i hurt
until Il comes down, and then i wrecks
alike the Just and the unjust Phlladel-
pbia Call.
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The communion table from which
George Washington received the sac
rament on the Sunday before his
death has just been restored to Christ
Church, Alexandria, by Miss Sally
Stuart, who received it from q near
relative by bequest.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-24

In the last twelve years the United
States has received 4, ,6oo, 600 emlgrants
from the old world
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Knights of Honor Official Circular
OFFICE OF GRAND DICTATOR K oF H, I
NICKsBURG, MISS, August l, 1897.

OFFICE OF GRAND DICTATOR h. oF h.,
NIcKsBURG, MISS, August l, 1887.
To the Subordinate Lodges in Mississippi:
1 respectfully submit to you the names
and pos office addresses of the officers of
our Grand Lodge, Supreme Representa-
tives, Standing Committee on Laws,
Deputy and District Deputy Grand Dicta-
tors, for the term ending on the 4th Tues
day of August, A. d., 1888:
A. NJ. Lea, Vicksburg, Grand Dictator.
w. r Trigg, Greenville, Grand Vice Die
tator.
II. S. Van Eaton, Woodville, Grand Assis-
tant Dictator.
r. NJ. Standifer, Greenville, Grand Chap
Geo. w. Lawson, fernando, Grand Re-
porter.
c. A. Brougher, Jackson, Grand Treas'r.
J. w. Johnson, Austin, Grand Guide.
T. ]. Binford, Duck Hill, Grand Guard'n.
J. L. Root, Duncansby, Grand Sentinel.
Jacob Gattman, Aberdeen,1
John McGill, Jackson, CIR. Trustees.
L. G. Aldrich Natchez,
j. NJ. Greene, Aberdeen. State Medical
Examiner.
B. c. Sims, Aberdeen, Past Grand Dicta-
tor.
W. A. Haden, Kosciusko, cr Rer,tives
b. c. Sims, Aberdeen,
STANDING COMMITTEE ON LAW AND SUPER
VISION.
George G. Billiard, Chr'm., Ei iacon Ed.
II. Moore, Rosedale; 7. b. Graham,
Forest.
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